Extron electronics IPL EXP PDU4H User manual

IPL EXP PDU4H
Control System Power Expansion Interface
68-3495-01 Rev. A
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IPL EXP PDU4H
User Guide
User Guide
IP Link®Pro xi Products

Important Information
Safety Instructions

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FCC Class B Notice
NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part15 of the FCC rules. These limits provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. There is no
guarantee that interference will not occur. If this equipment does cause interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you
are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, shielded cables must be used with
this equipment. Operation with non‑approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to
result in interference to radio and TV reception. The user is cautioned that changes and
modifications made to the equipment without the approval of the manufacturer could void
the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
NOTE: For more information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances,
EMI/EMF compatibility, accessibility, and related topics, see the Extron Safety and
Regulatory Compliance Guide on the Extron website.
Battery Notice
This product contains a battery. Do not open the unit to replace the battery. If the
battery needs replacing, return the entire unit to Extron (for the correct address, see the
Extron Warranty section on the last page of this guide).
CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Dispose of
used batteries according to the instructions.
ATTENTION : Risque d’explosion si la batterie est remplacée par un type incorrect.
Mettre au rebus les batteries usagées selon les instructions

Conventions Used in this Guide
Notifications
The following notifications are used in this guide:
CAUTION: Risk of minor personal injury.
ATTENTION : Risque de blessuremineure.
ATTENTION:
• Risk of property damage.
• Risque de dommages matériels.
NOTE: A note draws attention to important information.
TIP: A tip provides a suggestion to make working with the application easier.
Software Commands
Commands are written in the fonts shown here:
^AR Merge Scene,,Op1 scene 1,1 ^B 51 ^W^C
[01]R 000400300 0040000800 00600[02] 35 [17] [03]
EX! *X1&*X2)*X2#*X2! CE}
NOTE: For commands and examples of computer or device responses mentioned
in this guide, the character “0” is used for the number zero and “O” is the capital
letter “o.”
Computer responses and directory paths that do not have variables are written in the font
shown here:
Reply from 208.132.180.48: bytes=32 times=2ms TTL=32
C:\Program Files\Extron
Variables are written in slanted form as shown here:
ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx —t
SOH R Data STX Command ETB ETX
Selectable items, such as menu names, menu options, buttons, tabs, and field names are
written in the font shown here:
From the File menu, select New.
Click the OK button.
Specifications Availability
Product specifications are available on the Extron website, www.extron.com.
Extron Glossary of Terms
A glossary of terms is available at http://www.extron.com/technology/glossary.aspx.

IPL EXP PDU4H • Contents vii
Contents Contents
Modes of Operation,
SIS Configuration and Control .................. 22
Modes of Operation.......................................... 22
Manual Control Mode ................................... 22
SIS‑Over‑SSH Mode..................................... 22
Secure Platform Device Mode....................... 23
SIS Configuration and Control .......................... 23
Host Control Port.......................................... 24
Establishing a Connection............................. 24
Host‑to‑Unit Instructions............................... 24
Device‑Initiated Power‑Up Message ............. 24
Error Responses........................................... 25
Error Response References .......................... 25
Using the Command and Response Table .... 25
Entering SIS Commands: Helpful Tips .......... 25
Command Symbol Definitions....................... 26
Command and Response Table for SIS
Commands ..................................................... 28
Software-Based
Configuration and Control ......................... 36
Configuration and Control: An Overview ........... 36
Basic Setup Steps: a Guide to this Section
and Other Resources ...................................... 37
Downloading the Software and
Getting Started................................................ 38
Locating Software and Firmware on the
Extron Website ............................................ 38
Things to Do After Installing GC and
Before Starting a Project.............................. 39
Using GC: Helpful Tips ................................. 39
Troubleshooting................................................ 40
Power Connections and Circuit Breaker........ 40
Data Connections......................................... 41
Introduction ................................................... 1
Before You Begin................................................ 1
What This Guide Covers................................. 1
Conventions Used in This Guide..................... 1
Important Information You Need Before
Installation ..................................................... 2
About the IPLEXPPDU4H ................................. 2
Features ......................................................... 3
Application Diagram ........................................... 4
Operation Modes................................................ 5
About Global Configurator.................................. 5
About Global Scripter ......................................... 5
PC System Requirements................................... 6
Hardware Features and Installation ........... 7
Setup Checklist .................................................. 7
Get Ready ...................................................... 7
Mount and Cable All Devices .......................... 8
Set Up the Control Processor, Expansion
Interfaces, Touchpanels, and Network
Button Panels for Network Communication ... 8
Configure or Program the Control
Processor, Expansion Interfaces,
Touchpanels, and Network Button Panels ..... 9
Test and Troubleshoot................................... 10
Network Communication Setup........................ 10
Features ........................................................... 11
Front Panel Features..................................... 11
Rear Panel Features ..................................... 11
Mounting.......................................................... 12
Mounting Options......................................... 12
UL Rack Mounting Guidelines....................... 12
Rack Mounting ............................................. 13
Cabling, Addressing, Features, and
Connections.................................................... 14
Power Connections and Circuit Breaker........ 14
Unidirectional Control Connections............... 17
Bidirectional Control and Communication
Connection.................................................. 18
Resetting the Unit............................................. 20

IPL EXP PDU4H • Contents viii
Reference Information ............................... 42
Network Port Requirements and Licensed
Third‑Party Software ....................................... 42
File Types: a Key to Extron‑specific
File Names ...................................................... 42
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Certificates........... 43
IEEE 802.1X Certificates................................... 44
Certificate File Requirements......................... 44
Private Key File Requirements....................... 45
SNMP .............................................................. 45
Firmware Updates....................................... 46
Determining the Firmware Version..................... 46
Using Toolbelt Software ................................ 46
Using a Browser........................................... 46
Updating the Firmware ..................................... 47
Locating and Downloading the Firmware...... 47
Installing Firmware ........................................ 47

IPL EXP PDU4H • Introduction 1
Introduction
This section covers the following basic information you should know about this guide and
the product before installation:
• Before You Begin
• About the IPLEXPPDU4H
• Application Diagram
• Operation Modes
• About Global Configurator
• About Global Scripter
• PC System Requirements
Before You Begin
What This Guide Covers
This user guide provides instructions for an experienced installer to install an Extron
IPLEXPPDU4H Control System Power Expansion Interface (with an IPCPProxi Series
control processor). This guide provides detailed information and recommends best practices
for cabling the expansion interface. It provides a brief overview of the configuration process,
and reference information.
Use Extron Toolbelt software to discover and manage the IPCPProxi control processor, the
IPLEXPPDU4H, and other Extron control products. Configure the expansion interface and
control system using Extron Global Configurator software running in GlobalConfigurator
Professional (GCProfessional) or Global Configurator Plus (GCPlus) mode, or program it
using Global Scripter.
You can control the AC power output ports using the manual control contact input ports at
any time. If you do not use software to configure or program the system, you can use Extron
Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands to perform basic configuration and control for the
IPLEXPPDU4H.
This guide does not contain instructions on detailed software‑related setup steps or details
of configuration within the software: those are covered in the Toolbelt Help File, the Global
Configurator Help File, the Global Scripter Help File, and help files for related programs. The
software help files describe how to use each program to download drivers, add AV devices
to a configuration, configure basic functions, and set up schedules, macros, e‑mail alerts,
touchpanel button configurations, and the like. This guide does include a section about
Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands you can use to set up and control the
IPLEXPPDU4H instead of using software.
Conventions Used in This Guide
• Throughout this guide the IPLEXPPDU4H is also referred to as the “IPLEXP,” “EXP,” or
“power expansion interface.”
• IPCPProQxi and xi Series control processors are also referred to as the “IPCP,”
“IPCPProQxi,” “IPCPProxi,” or “control processor.” The xi models feature LAN ports,
Qxi models feature both LAN and AV LAN ports.
• Global Configurator software is referred to as “GC,” which can be run in Global
Configurator Professional mode (“GCProfessional”) or Global Configurator Plus mode
(“GCPlus”).
• Global Scripter is sometimes referred to as “GS.”
Rev. A, 08/04/21: During supervisor
review of the IPL EXP I/O Series
UG, Diane Orzepowski told me to
put these links into 2 columns and
move the “Important Information...”
section on this page.

IPL EXP PDU4H • Introduction 2
• The GlobalViewer Enterprise application is sometimes referred to as “GVE.”
• Unless otherwise noted, in images of software or web pages, circled numbers
correspond to the like‑numbered procedural steps.
Important Information You Need Before Installation
The order and types of setup tasks for the IPLEXPPDU4H expansion interface, and
for the IPCPProxi Series control processors and TouchLinkPro touchpanels and NBP
button panels they work with, are important. Pay close attention to them. Follow the setup
checklist in the “Hardware Features and Installation” section starting on page7.
About the IPLEXPPDU4H
The Extron IPLEXPPDU4H Control System Expansion Interface provides centralized power
management for medium sized AV systems. The IPLEXPPDU4H works in combination
with IPCPProxi Series control processors. It can also be used as a standalone device by
manually controlling the outputs or by using Extron SIS commands for control of the unit
and power outputs without requiring a control processor.
The IPLEXPPDU4H includes the following features:
• Dedicated control and monitoring
of four AC power outputs
• Standalone manual input control
for each AC output
• A single relay output
• Basic surge protection
• Alarm notifications
• Current sensing
• Half rack enclosure
• Embedded webpage
• Optional cable kits
• Compatibility with Extron IPCPProQ xi and xi
Series control processors
It provides remote individual AC output control, ability to create schedules, and aggregate
current sensing via software configuration or from the IPLEXPPDU4H embedded webpage.
It can also operate independently using Extron SIS commands, enabling seamless
integration for specialized applications.
Once configured, these systems allow users to remotely control, monitor, and troubleshoot
AV equipment, including display devices and switchers.
The unit includes an embedded web server, a circuit breaker, four switched AC power
outputs, four manual control inputs (contact closure ports exclusively for controlling each
power output), and a relay output port (for alert purposes).
Figure 1. IPLEXPPDU4H
An IPCPProxiSeries control processor is the centerpiece of a control system that features
Extron TouchLinkPro Touchpanels, Extron NBP Network Button Panels, and IPLEXP
expansion interfaces.
Once introduced (May 2022 or later), add this
text for upcoming products:
• and VCA100 and VCP products

IPL EXP PDU4H • Introduction 3
The system supports multiple TouchLinkPro touchpanels and NBP button panels over
a standard Ethernet network. The touchpanels and button panels provide a convenient
interface for controlling the IPCP, which, in turn, controls the other system components.
Another option is to use a third‑party device such as a touchpanel or tablet in conjunction
with Extron LinkLicense.
NOTE: GUI Designer software is used to design the user interface layout of any Extron
TouchLinkPro touchpanel or third‑party touch interface that is used with the IPCP.
Use the Extron Toolbelt software to discover and manage the IPLEXP expansion interfaces,
the IPCPProxi control processor, and other Extron control products. Configure the
expansion interfaces and control processor using GCProfessional or GC Plus, or program
it using Global Scripter (GS). Once you have set up how you want it to work (set up
IPaddresses and functions, assigned drivers to ports, configured relays and digital input or
output), that information is saved to a project configuration file that is built and uploaded into
the IPCP and to any optional TouchLinkPro touchpanels.
The system integrates seamlessly with Extron GlobalViewer Enterprise software and Extron
Control for Web, iOS, and Android for remote control applications.
Features
General features
• Ability to remotely power devices on and off — The switched power output ports
can be controlled remotely using SIS commands over SSH, by configured touchpanels,
via controls in the embedded webpage, or via controls in Global Configurator.
• Circuit breaker — Provides overcurrent protection for the unit.
• Surge protection — Single‑stage surge protection using multiple MOVs protects
connected products from power surges of up to 1750joules (10/1000µs).
• Power level monitoring — Total power consumption is continuously monitored, and
alerts can be configured or programmed to notify a user of high power consumption or of
ports that have been shut off if the circuit breaker is tripped.
• Ability to use a local alert device (connected to the relay output) — This relay
on the rear panel can be connected to a relay‑controllable audio device or other alert
device, and can be configured or programmed to react at specified power levels. The
relay can be configured to be either normally open or normally closed, which activates
the attached alarm device when power drops or increases beyond a specified amount.
E‑mail messages can be generated based on relay conditions.
• Easy to mount — The IPLEXPPDU4H is a half rack wide, 1U high device that is easily
mounted to a rack or furniture or set on a desktop.
• Universal power system compatibility — The unit accepts 120 or 240VAC, 50‑60Hz
power input and uses standard IEC connectors for both input and output AC power
ports.
Network and configuration features
• Global compatibility — The expansion interface uses industry standard Ethernet
communication protocols, including DHCP, DNS, HTTP (redirect), HTTPS, ICMP,
IEEE802.1X, NTP, SFTP, SMTP, SNMP, SSH, TCP/IP, and UDP/IP.
• Multi-level password protection — This allows security to be set based on user roles.
• Embedded web pages — The IPLEXP embedded web pages include online
diagnostics and monitoring of basic features, power output controls, and indicators or
various factors such as power consumption level.
If the unit is configured to work with Extron Control, you can access the virtual user
interfaces from a link in the embedded web page.

IPL EXP PDU4H • Introduction 4
• System asset management — The configured system and expansion interface allow
you to control, monitor, and schedule various functions of devices in the system.
• Additional security features — Each expansion interface and control processor can
use the included Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate or a user‑supplied, customized
security certificate (see Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Certificates on page43).
• The IPLEXP is a Secure Platform Device that is compatible with all Extron
IPCPProxi Series control processors.
• Supports secure industry standard communications protocols —
All IPLinkProxi expansion processors use industry standard communication
protocols, including DHCP, DNS, HTTP, HTTPS, ICMP (ping), IEEE 802.1X, NTP,
SFTP, SNMP, SSH, TCP/IP, UDP/IP.
• Supports IEEE 802.1X authentication — Provides support for standard
port‑based Network Access Control once enabled. For details see IEEE 802.1X
Certificates on page43.
• Support for the Extron ControlScript sandbox environment.
Application Diagram
The following figure shows an example of types of devices that can be connected to some
of the ports on the IPLEXP power expansion interfaces and IPCPProxiSeries control
processors.
LAN
G
12
G
34
MANUAL
CONTROL
IPL EXP PDU4H
BREAKER
SWITCHED AC
1234
100/240V ~ 12/10A MAX
50-60Hz
NO C
RELAY
XPA U 1002 SERIES
LIMITER/PROTECT
SIGNAL
OVER
TEMP 21
POWER AMPLIFIERS
Extron
IPL EXP PDU4H
Control System
Expansion Interface
Extron
XPA U 1002
Power Amplier
Extron
IPCP Pro 250 xi
IPCP Pro xi Control
Processor
IPCP PRO 250 xi
1000
LINK
ACT
RIR
eBUS
OVER
LIMIT
S
COM
I/O
1
2
2
4
1
321
RTS
CTS
Tx
Rx
RELAYS
IR/S
Ethernet
Ethernet
MODEL80
FLATPANEL
Display
MODEL80
FLATPANEL
Display
Codec
Figure 2. An IPLEXPPDU4H and IPCPPro250xi Application

IPL EXP PDU4H • Introduction 5
Operation Modes
The IPLEXPPDU4H has three modes of operation:
• Manual control (using the Manual Control contact closure ports)
• Enabled at all times
• Takes precedence over the other two modes
• Simple Instruction Set (SIS-over-SSH) control
• Enabled by default
• Allows non‑Extron devices to use Ethernet communication to command the
IPLEXPPDU4H
• Disabled by SPD mode
• Secure Platform Device (SPD) mode
• Enabled once the unit is paired with an IPCPProxiSeries control processor
via Toolbelt and configured using GlobalConfigurator or programed with
GlobalScripter
• Guarantees secure communication in an environment of Extron‑only products
SIS‑over‑SSH and SPD modes of operation are mutually exclusive.
About Global Configurator
Global Configurator (with GCProfessional and GCPlus Modes):
• Loads device drivers for monitoring the status of and controlling devices within the AV
system.
• Uploads GUIDesigner interface layouts to touchpanels and third‑party touch interfaces.
• Creates the configuration containing all the settings for the control processor, the
expansion interface, and the products with which they interact in the AV system.
• Uploads the configuration to the control processor.
To obtain Extron control product software, you must have an Extron Insider account and
contact an Extron support representative. Extron provides training to our customers on how
to use the software. Access to the features of Global Configurator Professional is available
to users who successfully complete Extron Control Professional Certification.
About Global Scripter
For those who prefer to program control systems rather than configure them, Extron offers
GlobalScripter as an alternative to Global Configurator. Global Scripter is an integrated
programming development environment for Extron IPLinkPro, TouchLinkPro, and eBUS
products. It uses the object‑oriented Python programming language and a custom Python
library called ControlScript. Global Scripter includes the ControlScript API as well as all of
the tools for developing control system programs, such as file management, code editing,
debugging and diagnostic tools. More information is available at
https://www.extron.com/featured/Control-System-Programming/programming.

IPL EXP PDU4H • Introduction 6
PC System Requirements
To find the minimum hardware and software requirements for the PC you use to configure
the control system:
• Visit the Download page (www.extron.com/download/index.aspx) on the Extron
website and navigate to the web page for the specific software package (such as
Global Configurator and GUI Designer). Minimum PC hardware and software system
requirements are listed in the description section. In some cases, minimum device
firmware version requirements are also listed there.
• If system requirements are not listed on the software package web page, contact an
Extron support representative.

IPL EXP PDU4H • Hardware Features and Installation 7
Hardware Features
and Installation
This section covers the following material:
• Setup Checklist — A checklist of tasks to guide you through installation
• Network Communication Setup — A flowchart guide to network settings configuration
• Features — Locations and some descriptions of items on the front panel
• Mounting — Guidelines for mounting
• Cabling, Addressing, Features, and Connections — Locations, descriptions, and
cabling notes for rear panel features and corresponding front panel indications
• Resetting the Unit — Information about the available reset modes and how to reset
the IPLEXP
Pay careful attention to the order and types of setup tasks. Follow the setup checklist in this
guide or in the setup guide and keep it with you for reference throughout the installation and
configuration process.
Setup Checklist
Get Ready
 Familiarize yourself with the features of the IPLEXPPDU4H (see Front Panel Features
on page11 and Cabling, Addressing, Features, and Connections on page14)
and of any IPCPProxi Series control processors, TouchLinkPro touchpanels, or button
panels that will be part of the system.
 Download and install the latest version of the following:
 Toolbelt software — for discovering the control processor, IPLEXPPDU4H,
and other control products on the network, for managing core settings, and for
upgrading firmware when needed.
 Global Configurator (GC) software — for configuring the control system.
 Global Scripter software — for programming the control processor and
expansion interfaces (as an alternative to GC)
 GUI Designer software — for designing layouts for Extron TouchLinkPro
touchpanels and third‑party touch interfaces
All are available from www.extron.com (see Locating Software and Firmware on
the Extron Website on page38).

IPL EXP PDU4H • Hardware Features and Installation 8
 Obtain network information for the unit from the network administrator. You also need
the following details for each Extron Pro series Ethernet‑enabled device:
 DHCP setting (on or off)  Subnet mask
 Device (IPLEXP, TLPPro, IPCPProQxi or xi, NBP) LAN
IPaddress
 Gateway IP address
 Username
 AVLAN IPaddress (if using IPCPProQxi models)
NOTE: If DHCP is on, you do not need the IP addresses and subnet mask.
 Passwords
 Write down the MAC address of each network interface on each IPLinkProxi device to
be used.
 Obtain model names and setup information for devices the system will control.
 Each expansion interface and each control processor comes with a factory‑installed
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) security certificate. If you intend to install a different SSL
certificate, contact your IT department to obtain the certificate or for instructions on
how to obtain one (see Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Certificates on page43 for
requirements and guidelines regarding SSL certificates).
 For systems that will use IEEE 802.1X security, obtain a PEM‑encoded security certificate
and private key (see IEEE 802.1X Certificates on page43) from your IT department.
Mount and Cable All Devices
 Mount the unit to a rack or furniture (see Mounting on page12).
 Cable devices to the expansion interface (see Cabling, Addressing, Features, and
Connections starting on page14). A kit containing four, one‑foot, IEC‑to‑Edison
power cable adapters is available for customers in the United States.
 Connect power cords and power on all the devices.
Set Up the Control Processor, Expansion Interfaces, Touchpanels, and
Network Button Panels for Network Communication
 Connect the PC that you will use for setup, the LAN port of the expansion interface,
the LAN (or AV LAN) port of the control processor, the LAN/PoE port of the expansion
interfaces, and the touchpanels or network button panels to the same Ethernet
network. For expansion interface LAN connections, see LAN (Ethernet) connector
and LEDs on page18.
 Either use SIS commands (see SIS Control and Configuration on page23) or start
Toolbelt and use it to set the IP address or addresses, subnet, gateway IP address,
DHCP status, and related settings (see the flowchart in Network Communication
Setup on page10).
NOTE: The control processor supports fully qualified domain names. If required by
the network configuration, use a fully qualified domain name ( hostname.domain )
when setting up the control processor as a DHCP client or if using a hostname
instead of an IP address. For example: hostname.extron.com .
At this point you can access the IPLEXPPDU4H embedded webpage and use controls
within it to turn the connected devices on or off.
Also, you can now use a terminal emulator (such as PuTTY) to connect to the
IPLEXPPDU4H and use SIS commands to configure or control the ports on the device.
11/30/21: The wording of this note was reached
by collaboration with Carolina Barrera and John
Spencer after a query by Quang Le in QA.
It will replace “NOTE: When setting up DHCP
during network configuration or if using a
host name instead of an IP address, the user
must enter a qualified host name (Username.
HostName.Domain). For example: somename.
extron.com.” in all the IPL, IPCP, and related
guides.

IPL EXP PDU4H • Hardware Features and Installation 9
Configure or Program the Control Processor, Expansion Interfaces,
Touchpanels, and Network Button Panels
NOTE: Building and uploading a GC or GS project changes the state of the ports to
factory default, or to the configured or programmed values, depending on the actions
defined in the project. This change is performed in case the user made changes via SIS
or the IPLEXPPDU4H embedded webpage before building and uploading the project.
 If TouchLinkPro touchpanels are part of the system, start and use GUIDesigner
to design, save, and build the graphical user interface (GUI) layout for the
touchpanels (see the GUIDesigner Help File for instructions).
NOTE: To redeem (activate) a LinkLicense, go to www.extron.com/llredeem and
follow the online instructions.
A LinkLicense unlocks features that add convenience, expand system options,
and enhance the capabilities of your Extron products. For IPCPProQxi and xi
systems, a LinkLicense allows you to use a mobile device or computer as the
primary control interface in an Extron control system where a TouchLink Pro
touchpanel may not be present.
 If using GC, create a new GCProfessional or GCPlus project and configure
the control processor, expansion interfaces and other IP Link Pro devices. The
configuration tells each control processor and expansion interface:
• How its ports function • What to monitor
• How to control other products • When to do things
• Which touchpanels to interact with • Whom to notify, how, and under what
circumstances
 Configure ports on the control processor:
 Select device drivers and link them to each serial, IR/serial, or Ethernet port.
 Select settings (serial protocol, relay behavior, digital I/O or flex I/O settings, AC
output settings) as needed.
 Add eBUS devices and set them up:
 Ensure that the hardware address (eBUS ID) set on each device is distinct and
matches the address used in the configuration.
 Assign button functions as desired.
 Add Network Button Panels (NBPs) and set them up. Assign button functions as
desired.
 Add the IPLEXP expansion interfaces and configure their ports. All ports on the
IPLEXPPDU4H can be configured or programmed except for the Manual Control
ports.
 Set up monitors, schedules, macros, and local variables.
 Add touchpanels and set them up:
 Upload the GUI configuration to the Global Configurator project.
 Assign any appropriate functions, monitors, or schedules to the touchpanels
and their buttons.

IPL EXP PDU4H • Hardware Features and Installation 10
 If not using GC Professional or GC Plus, use Global Scripter to program the
control system as desired.
 Program ports on the control processor:
 Program each serial, IR/serial, or Ethernet port as needed.
 Program relay behavior, digital I/O, flex I/O, and AC output settings as needed.
 Add eBUS devices and set them up:
 Ensure that the hardware address set on each device is distinct and matches
the addresses programmed for them in the IPCP.
 Program button functions as desired.
 Add Network Button Panels and set them up. Assign button functions as desired.
 Add the IPLEXP expansion interfaces and program their ports. All ports on the
IPLEXPPDU4H can be configured or programmed except for the Manual Control
ports.
 Add touchpanels and set them up:
 Upload the GUI configuration to the Global Scripter project.
 Program functions, monitors, or schedules to the touchpanels and their buttons.
 Save the project.
 Build and upload the system configuration to the control processor, expansion
interfaces, and other system devices.
Test and Troubleshoot
 Test the system (see the Troubleshooting section starting on page40 for an outline
of items to check during system troubleshooting).
 Make adjustments to wiring or configuration as needed.
Network Communication Setup
Network setup is essential prior to
configuration. Use the flowchart
as a general guide to setting up
the IPLEXPPDU4H for network
use.
NOTE: If using 802.1X
security, see the Extron
802.1X Technology
Reference Guide (available
at www.extron.com) and
the Toolbelt Help file for
additional details on
system setup.
Open the Toolbelt software from within
Global Congurator (GC Professional or
GC Plus mode) or as the stand-alone
application.
Start Device Discovery.
Toolbelt displays a list of all Extron control
devices connected to the network.
Using the MAC address, locate the desired
expansion interface in the list and select it.
Network Communication Setup
Connect the PC and the LAN port of the
expansion interface to the same network.
Apply power to all devices.
For each network interface (LAN),
use the Set IP feature in Toolbelt or use the
feature in the Toolbelt Manage > Network
Settings tab to enter the IP address and
subnet address. Then congure other
network settings as needed.
Figure 3. Network Setup

IPL EXP PDU4H • Hardware Features and Installation 11
Features
This section shows panel features and their locations. Most of the features and LED
indications are described and shown in the Cabling, Addressing, Features, and
Connections section starting on page14 paired with the descriptions of the
corresponding ports.
Front Panel Features
R
100
LINK
ACT
IPL EXP PDU4H
1234
SWITCHED AC BREAKER
CONTROL SYSTEM EXPANSION INTERFACE
Reset Button
(recessed)
Switched
AC Power
LEDs
Circuit
Breaker
LED
LAN/
Network
LEDs
Power and
Reset LED
Figure 4. IPLEXPPDU4H Front Panel
Reset Features
Reset button and power and reset LED — Pressing this recessed button causes various
product settings to be reset to the factory defaults. The green Power LED on the front panel
blinks depending on the selected reset mode (see Resetting the Unit on page20 and
the reset modes table starting on page20 for details).
Rear Panel Features
LAN
G1 2
G3 4
MANUAL
CONTROL
IPL EXP PDU4H
BREAKER
SWITCHED AC
1234
100/240V ~ 12/10A MAX
50-60Hz
NO C
RELAY
MAC: 00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX
S/N: ####### E######
A
AA
A
A
A
A
AB
BB
B
B
B
B
BD
DD
D
D
D
D
DC
CC
C
C
C
C
CE
EE
E
E
E
E
EF
FF
F
F
F
F
F
G
GG
G
G
G
G
G
Figure 5. IPLEXPPDU4H Rear Panel
APower input — Powers the IPLEXPPDU4H
(page15)
BCircuit breaker —For resetting the power
outputs after correcting a power fault
condition (page15)
cSwitched AC power output ports —
Provide switched (controlled) ACpower to
up to four devices (page15)
DManual Control ports — Contact closure
inputs used exclusively to control the
corresponding power output ports
(page17)
ERelay output port —Allows you to connect
an alarm device for notification of power
shutoff (page18)
FLAN (Ethernet) connector and LEDs —
For control and monitoring (page18)
GMAC address, page19
DO NOT DELETE!
Contains fig. 4 link
destination marker.
DO NOT DELETE!
Contains fig. 5 link
destination marker

IPL EXP PDU4H • Hardware Features and Installation 12
Mounting
Mounting Options
Optional 1U rack shelves and a variety of rack mounting bracket kits and furniture mounting
kits are available for use with the IPLEXPPDU4H. The unit can be mounted to the following
items:
• tabletop • equipment rack rails
• optional equipment rack shelf • furniture
Visit the product‑specific page at www.extron.com for a list of compatible accessories
for mounting your control processor or call a support representative to find out which kit to
order for your installation.
Read the instructions that are included with the rack shelf or mounting kit for installation
procedures and see the UL rack mounting guidelines below for safe installation. Then
securely mount the IPLEXPPDU4H and other devices, and attach cables using the wiring
section (see Cabling, Addressing, Features, and Connections on page14) as a
wiring guide.
UL Rack Mounting Guidelines
The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines pertain to the safe installation of
IPLEXPPDU4H in a rack.
CAUTION:
• Elevated operating ambient temperature — If installed in a closed or multi‑
unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment
may be greater than room ambient temperature. Therefore, install the EXP in an
environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature
(Tma = +122°F, +50°C) specified by Extron.
• Reduced air flow — Install the equipment in a rack so that the amount of air flow
required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
• Mechanical loading — Mount the equipment in the rack so that a hazardous
condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.
• Circuit overloading — Connect the equipment to the supply circuit and consider
the effect that circuit overloading might have on overcurrent protection and supply
wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used
when addressing this concern.
• Reliable earthing (grounding) — Maintain reliable grounding of rack‑mounted
equipment. Pay particular attention to supply connections other than direct
connections to the branch circuit (such as use of power strips).